Local Family bringing you Community Supported Agriculture.
The 40 acre farm located in the Lodi Valley near the shores of Lake Wisconsin
Between HWY 113 and CTY HWY V on Ryan Rd in the Town of Lodi
About
Established in 2014 with family in mind. Buck set out to get back to his roots, farming.
Buck retired from Meade's Concrete in 2021 after 25 years.
In his youth, Buck was found on his Mom and Dad's dairy farm located on HWY 60 currently owned by the Zeman's. Buck's toddler hand prints can be seen today etched in the concrete of the Zeman shop (where his concrete work began).
Buck's love of farming began on his grandparent's farms, Roman & Nancy Hellenbrand's dairy farm in the Town of Lodi, and Carl & Jennette Kurt's dairy and pork farm in the Town of Dane. Buck recalls many memories of falling into the pig pen and being saved by Grandpa and the morning trek to the milk house to grab fresh milk for the family. His most favorite thing to do on the farm was bailing hay. He enjoyed this because it was a whole day event and the entire family
participated.
Mom and Dad (Keith & Karen Kurt) had a big impact on how Buck learned to garden. Buck
loved planting and working from the ground up. When living on the Kurt Farm, Keith and
Karen had a garden they would tend to and one would see them harvesting, caring and
nurturing the plants that would feed their growing family. Canning vegetables was hard work
but we did it together. Seeing where your food comes from and knowing the work put in to
have fresh green beans or corn over the winter is something you come to appreciate.
Cultivating something from seed that produces nourishment for the body and can feed
people is wonderful.
We are proud to work hard to better our community, by providing a trustworthy product from people they know.
It keeps our family growing.
Without a supportive family Buck would not be able to return to his roots.
His partner and wife in life, Karen, supports him every step of the way. You can see their children, Skyler (Abby), Olivia and Trinity,
stepping up and lending a helping hand.
In 2022 Buck and Karen had little helpers growing pumpkins which included their niece, Claire and nephews Carter and Cayden.
Buck also gives a special thanks to Eric Hardel and his family.
"It honestly, takes a Community."
What is CSA?
Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) is a way to buy local food directly from a farmer. You purchase a “share” and become a farm “member.” The farm provides a box of vegetables and/or other farm products to you on a weekly or bi-weekly basis throughout the growing season. Pick-up occurs on Saturdays at the farm from Noon-3pm. Special accommodations can be made.
Buck's Garden has a choose-your-own option if you do not wish to participate in a share. We have a first-come-first-serve produce stand located across from the Lodi EMS building. This is where we will have surplus fruits, vegetables and eggs available to purchase throughout the growing season.
Anyone who wants to participate in the CSA will sign up with Buck's Garden in advance of the growing season, this helps us plan for the season ahead and cover the initial annual costs of farm operation.
Along with farm-fresh food, other benefits include, knowing your farmer does not use chemicals that impact the soil and an opportunity to visit the farm.
CSA supports a sustainable farming system that connects farmers with consumers, directly and ensures a fair price for farm products, services and goods.
Seasonal Shares Offered
Family Share
Pick-up Weekly
3-5 Veggies/Fruit
Price: $825
Full Share
Pick-up Weekly
2-3 Veggies/Fruit
Price: $450
Half Share
Pick-up
Every Other Week
2-3 Veggies/Fruit
Price: $350
**Special Pricing for Daycares**
Includes 3-4 veggies per week for the season.
MUST BE A DAYCARE FOR THIS OFFER
When selecting a share choice choose Daycare
Call Buck with any questions.
Add-ons for Additional Fee
All add-ons available with purchase of a Share Only
16 weeks
Frozen Ground Beef
Locally Processed by
Lodi Sausage Co. & Meat Market
Price: $200
16 weeks
1 Dozen Eggs
Price: $100
Delivery Available for an additional $175
Delivery only available to Lodi, Okee, Harmony Grove, Dane, DeForest and Waunakee
Season lasts between 12-16 weeks
Depending on the produce available for harvest, shares can include Fruits & Vegetables:
Carrots, Cucumbers, Asparagus, Lettuce, Spinach, Romas, Tomatoes, Peppers, Radishes,
Onion, Broccoli, Cauliflower, Potatoes, Green Beans, Snap Peas, etc...
Fruit: Strawberries, Apples, Raspberries, potentially some melon
Thanks to all of those who registered, we appreciate it!
2024 Season Sign-up is Open
Other Offerings
Pork
Price: Market Rate
Available usually in September
MUST let Buck know you want
one by May
You can purchase: Half or Whole Pig
Beef
Price: Market Rate
Available usually in October but depends on when they are purchased
You can purchase: Whole, Half or Quarter Steer
Chicken
Price: Market Rate
Meat chickens are available every other year,
Fresh available May 15, 2024.
Frozen are available for purchase throughout the year.
Steers and Pigs are processed locally by Lodi Sausage Company & Meat Market
Flour
Price: $10 per 2lbs
Available upon request in these Grains:
All Purpose Flour Blue Corn Flour
Bread Flour Durum Flour
Pastry Flour Rye Flour
Flour is manufactured on a family owned and operated farm in Lodi, Wis.
You can check them out at craftgrainswi.com
Contact Buck for prices and availability (608)669-3335
Eggs available for Delivery Every
Sunday Morning
Call Buck if interested $5.00 per dozen
Delivery only available to Lodi, Okee, Harmony Grove, Dane, DeForest and Waunakee
Microgreens
What Are Microgreens?
Microgreens are young seedlings of edible vegetables and herbs. Unlike larger herbs and vegetables that take weeks or months to grow, microgreens can be harvested and eaten anywhere from one week to ten days after leaves have developed. These tiny versions grow to a few inches and many different varieties.
Microgreens can be eaten raw and make excellent additions to smoothies, sandwiches and salads. Microgreens grow in soil and sunlight and take at a minimum of a week to produce leaves unlike sprouts. Microgreens are not sprouts. Microgreens might be small but they pack a more intense flavor than larger herbs or vegetables. A study by the Journal of Agriculture and Food Chemistry, analyzed 25 microgreens and determined, on average, they have four to six times more nutrients than their mature counter parts. While microgreens are nutrient-dense, they are not viewed as a substitute for regular vegetables due to the cost and volume you would need to eat.
Microgreens Available:
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Arugula
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Basil
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Blaze Radish
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Broccoli
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Confetti Radish
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Kale
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Kohlrabi
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Mild Mix
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Onion
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Pea
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Red Rambo Radish
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Spicy Mix
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Sunflower
Business Offerings:
Are you a restaurant?
We offer microgreens that can be delivered daily.
Contact Buck for a pricing guide.
Are you a grocer?
Buck will cut the microgreens and place into a labeled container (pictured above).
Each container contains two ounces of microgreens
Cost is $5.00 per 2 ounce container.
Microgreens are available to purchase by the pound or ounce.
Buck makes a point to deliver daily to ensure your microgreens are fresh.
Contact Buck today to discuss Microgreens at:
Phone: 608- 669-3335
Email: BuckKurt@gmail.com
Microgreen Share
What you get:
Price: $600.00 per year - pay when you sign-up
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2 Packages of Microgreens for 52 consecutive weeks
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1 package of Lettuce each month
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1 package of Spinach each month
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First Pick-up date is November 2, 2023
Pickup at the farm every Thursday time TBD
Microgreens Available: Arugula, Basil, Blaze Radish, Broccoli, Confetti Radish, Kale, Kohlrabi
Mild Mix, Onion, Pea, Red Rambo Radish, Spicy Mix and Sunflower
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